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MI SB0661

MI SB0661
Economic development: other; 1964 PA 286; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 6b of 1964 PA 286 (MCL 247.806b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25


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Introduced
10/30/2025
In Committee
10/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1964 PA 286, entitled"An act to provide for the organization, powers, and duties of the state transportation commission and the state transportation department; to provide for the appointment, powers, and duties of the state transportation director; to abolish the office of state highway commissioner and the commissioner's advisory board and to transfer their powers and duties; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"by amending section 6b (MCL 247.806b), as added by 2008 PA 83.

AI Summary

This bill amends a 1964 Michigan law regarding the use of state transportation commission property for film production, primarily updating language and removing references to the Michigan film office. The bill allows the director or commission to authorize film productions to use state-owned property without charge, considering the economic benefits of film production as sufficient compensation. The bill maintains restrictions on using property for films with obscene content or involving performers under certain age requirements. It provides a broad definition of "film" that includes various media formats like motion pictures, television series, video games, commercials, and internet programming. The bill eliminates specific references to the Michigan film office, likely due to organizational changes, and updates some terminology from "shall be deemed" to "is considered". Importantly, the bill is tied to another piece of legislation (Senate Bill 631) and will only take effect if that bill is also enacted into law, suggesting it is part of a broader legislative package addressing state agency reorganization.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 10/30/2025)

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